Where do I go to get my dog trained for hospital visitation service?

I want my dog trained to visit patients in hospitals and nursing homes

    Where do I go to get my dog trained for hospital visitation service?

    I want my dog trained to visit patients in hospitals and nursing homes...
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    • Where do I go to get my dog trained for hospital visitation service?

      Where do I go to get my dog trained for hospital visitation service? Dogs Training Discussions
      I want my dog trained to visit patients in hospitals and nursing homes

      Where do I go to get my dog trained for hospital visitation service?

      Where do I go to get my dog trained for hospital visitation service? Dogs Training Discussions
    • You do all the training yourself.There are places you can go to take the therapy dog test, but your dog will have to come prepared.Therapy Dogs, Inc and the Delta Society are two widely known therapy dog organizations. Their websites will tell you what you need to work on and where to find a testing site.

    • I would start with obedience classes and then get your dog his canine citizenship certificate. Once you have the canine citizenship nursing homes may allow you to visit. I used to take my cat in to visit at a senior day center and I needed to have his behavior checked first.

    • You would train your dog. Start with basic obedience and lots of practice in public areas! Local dog trainers are usually familiar with the therapy dog screening process and can help you through it. Some organizations require the dog pass the Canine Good Citizen test, some have their own separate screenings. An organization would then screen and certify your dog. Below are some of the larger groups that do this, they can provide you with additional information:http://www.therapyanimals.org/http://www.deltasociety.org/http://www.tdi-dog.org/Good luck!

    • What you are seeking is to train your dog to be a therapy dog..here's a few websites to get you started..http://www.tdi-dog.org/http://www.therapydogs.com/http://www.deltasociety.org/ (this site has information on both therapy and service dogs)You can also try contacting hospitals, nursing homes, and training clubs in your area and ask if they know of any therapy dog groups that you can contact.